NEW YORK, Nov. 6 (UPI) --Experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness as an older adult can spell dire consequences that ultimately may lead to full-blown dementia, according to a new study funded by the ...

Naps might be linked to a higher risk of death, according to a study. Here's what you should know.

(NewsNation) — Older people experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness may be more prone to developing a predementia syndrome, according to a study published Wednesday by the American Academy of ...

New evidence suggests that nap habits in later life may serve as a measurable indicator of underlying health problems.

Excessive daytime napping may signal health decline in older adults and is linked to higher mortality risk, a Mass General ...

Here’s another reason to maintain good sleep. A 3-year study of more than 400 elderly people suggests a tie between excessive daytime sleepiness and dementia. KERA’s Sam Baker discussed this with Dr.

DARIEN, IL – A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2025 annual meeting found that excessive daytime sleepiness is associated with higher odds of all-cause mortality in middle-aged women but not in ...

Older adults who are excessively sleepy during the day or have significant sleep issues are at higher risk for a pre-dementia condition called motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR). MCR, characterized ...

Being obese or depressed may make you more likely to be sleepy during the day, new research shows. About 20% of American adults have excessive daytime sleepiness, according to the National Sleep ...

If you have a difficult time staying awake and alert during the day, you may be experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness. Dr. Virend Somers, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist with a focus on sleep medicine, ...

For some time, experts have been aware of a link between excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and an increased risk of dementia. However, it was unclear how this relationship played out. Does excessive ...